Celebrity Jurors—Anyone can be called to serve jury duty, even this Lakers star.

Are Your IT Workers Feeling the Effects of March Madness?—Forty-two percent of IT professionals say March Madness has impacted their company's network in the past, according to a recent survey. Of those affected, 37 percent report their networks have slowed down, while 34 percent report March Madness activity has shut down their networks.

High School Athletes Win at Work, Too—Greater participation in high school sports has led to several positive outcomes for women in the labor force, including a greater presence in previously male-dominated fields, according to research by Betsey Stevenson of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

63% of NLF Players Were Injured in 2010—NFL players are sustaining more injuries, according to an NFL Players Association (NFLPA) report. The data show that in 2010, 63 percent of players sustained at least one injury per year, and 16 percent of players were placed on the Injured Reserve (IR) list.

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